Italian manufacturer Aprilia has wrapped up a three-day test at Mugello, in which Max Biaggi extensively put the ART-Aprilia MotoGP bike to its paces.

Biaggi completed a marathon haul of 176 laps over the 72-hour workout, recording a best time of 1:50.940.

For Aprilia however the lap time is not crucial at this stage, as they are more focused on gathering key data for the continued development of their current bike – already being used in the MotoGP World Championship – and in preparation for a new Aprilia prototype they hope will race in the premier class in 2016.

Biaggi back on the ApriliaMotoGP bike Monday, though Aprilia Racing Manager insists it ‘is not a test in preparation for a return to the race track.’ (Photo courtesy MotoGP.com)

Max Biaggi undertook a day of testing on the ART-Aprilia MotoGP™ machine on Monday at the Mugello circuit.

The former rider enjoyed two successful spells with Aprilia during his racing days, winning two Superbike World Championship titles with the Italian marque (2012 & 2012) after three 250cc Grand Prix World titles with the brand earlier in his career (1994-1996).